Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3
Hike to all the summits on West Tiger Mountain and be rewarded with views of Rainer and the Cascade Mountains. Return to the trailhead under a canopy of towering conifers along the historied Tiger Mountain Trail -TMT. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
- Sat, Jun 25, 2022
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- 2 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Location: High Point Trailhead, Issaquah, WA.
Meeting Time: 7:45am Boots on the Trail: 8:00am
Directions: From I-90 East; Take Exit-20; Turn right on 270th; Right on 79th; and Continue to the large parking lot.
Parking Pass: Discover Pass
Carpooling: Please make arrangements after you receive the “Hello Hiker” letter.
Route: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/B0CGElojkz1HiJrnuJmehji3
Weather: Please check the local weather the night before and the morning of the hike at the NWS here.
If the trail conditions and or the weather is unfavorable, the hike will be canceled or reschedule for a different location.
Please be ready to wear a mask if you are carpooling.
Sturdy water-proof footwear and trekking poles are recommended. The trail maybe quite muddy in certain places. We may need to walk near a radio tower and be exposed to higher than normal RF waves for about five paces. We will be fully exposed to sun while hiking through the clear cut area. Please wear a hat and sunscreen.
Facilities are available at High Point TH
We will stop for a well-deserved bunch break on Tiger #1. Given the weather forecast, we will be rewarded with views of Rainer and the Cascades. Please bring small, energizing snacks that are easily consumed during our short 5-10 minute breaks or snacks that you can eat on the go!
My co-leader, Phoebe, and I, are looking forward to sharing this challenging and varied loop hike with you. More details about this hike will be provided in the “Hello Hiker” email.
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)